Being in a band in high school is way different than being in one as an adult... sometimes. Whether you started a cover band in your parents' garage or counted on your mom for rides to practice, these are the few and fleeting moments you may (or may not) miss as a grownup.
You guys probably thought you'd be the next ZZ Top, too.
Bills = PAID.
Riding in style (i.e., with a working AC).
Better take auto shop class before you graduate!
Granted, the Biebz probably had a slightly different high school band experience than you did.
Better keep her as your plus one!
That's why you gotta pick the slackers for your band, man!
Homework and school nights seem easy after trying to balance a band with a job and a family.
You might actually graduate!
You might actually eat next week! See: 9 Smart Uses of Your Time When You're Stuck in a Tour Van
You all know you're the coolest kids on the block.
Let's face it... growing up can be a bummer!
Being an adult doesn't have to suck! Get yourself a solid music career strategy and maybe, one day, you'll have a tour vehicle with AC again.
Dylan Welsh is a freelance musician and music journalist, based in Seattle, WA. He currently plays in multiple Seattle bands, interns at Mirror Sound Studio, and writes for the Sonicbids blog. Visit his website for more information.